4 A certain carboxylic acid belonging to the homologous series of aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acids contains in its molecule 26.7 (mass percent) of carbon, and its molecular weight is 90 u. Determine the actual formula of this acid.

4 A certain carboxylic acid belonging to the homologous series of aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acids contains in its molecule 26.7 (mass percent) of carbon, and its molecular weight is 90 u. Determine the actual formula of this acid.

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acids contains in its molecule 26.7 (mass percent) of carbon, and its molecular weight is 90 u.
Determine the actual formula of this acid.

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